Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, IL (2025-26)

Best Salem Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 790 students in Salem, IL.

The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, IL are Franklin Park Middle School and Selmaville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Salem, IL public middle schools have an score of 24% (versus the Illinois public middle school average of 24%), and score of 47% (versus the 29% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle school average of 61% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, IL (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Franklin Park Middle School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 53%)
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Top 30%

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1300 Bobcat Cir
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 740-0963

Gr: 4-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Rank: #22.

Selmaville Elementary School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
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Bottom 50%

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3185 Selmaville Rd
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-2416

Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

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Salem, Illinois 51��s (Closed)

School

Location

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Central Elementary School (Closed 2004)

315 S Maple St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-7701

Gr: PK-K | 97 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Clntonmrnwshngtn Truant Alternative School (Closed 2014)

Alternative School

200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 533-3935

Gr: 7-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1

Marclinwash County Ctes High School (Closed 2013)

Vocational School

200 East Schwartz St
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-6385

Gr: 9-12

Selmaville South Elementary School (Closed 2006)

3185 Selmaville Road
Salem, IL 62881
(618) 548-0806

Gr: 5-8 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salem, IL?

The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, IL include Franklin Park Middle School and Selmaville Elementary School.

How many public middle schools are located in Salem?

2 public middle schools are located in Salem.

What is the racial composition of students in Salem?

Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public middle schools average of 61% (majority Hispanic).